Mathieu Darche
F FA
Wed 9/5/12 10:34 AM

Mathieu Darche is waiting for a new CBA to be decided, so that he can sign with another team. "I talked with some teams in early July and came close with one. For some reason it didn't work out," said the former Montreal forward. "I wish I'd been signed right away but then again, it's nothing I can control. (Fellow UFAs) Brendan Morrison, Jason Arnott and Dominic Moore are still unsigned. I've looked at rosters and there are still spots on a few. We'll see what the future brings." He missed the final 21 games of last season with a concussion, which he originally thought was an ear infection, but he is healthy now and believes he will find a new NHL home soon.

Mathieu Darche
F FA
Wed 6/27/12 7:23 PM

Mathieu Darche has reported on his Twitter page that he will not be back with the Montreal Canadiens next season. "We can now jump to conclusions," he said. "It seems like I won't be back next year." Darche expressed his disappointment and thanked the fans for his time there. He was a hard-working player for the team for three seasons, but doesn't have any fantasy value. He registered five goals and added seven assists in 61 games last year. ‪

Mathieu Darche
F FA
Tue 4/3/12 7:27 AM

Mathieu Darche (inner-ear infection) practiced on Monday, but his status for Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay is uncertain. He has been sidelined since Feb. 21 due to an inner-ear infection and concussion-like symptoms. Darche is scheduled for unrestricted free agency this summer, so he could be playing for a new deal if he gets clearance to return.

Mathieu Darche
F FA
Tue 3/27/12 8:08 AM

Mathieu Darche may be able to return this weekend after going through an inner-ear infection and concussion-like symptoms. He skated on his own Monday and hasn't played since Feb. 21.

Mathieu Darche
F FA
Fri 3/23/12 10:23 AM

Mathieu Darche (inner-ear infection) skated on Thursday. Darche will miss Friday and Saturday's contests. However, Canadiens coach Randy Cunneyworth thinks Darche might return at some point next week.

Mathieu Darche
F FA
Tue 3/20/12 8:25 AM

Mathieu Darche has missed Montreal's last 12 games with an inner-ear infection and possibly a concussion. "I had an inner-ear infection and we treated that with antibiotics, but when that cleared up, I still had symptoms," Darche said. "So we looked at the symptoms and treated it as a concussion. Right now, I feel great and every day on the ice we ramp up the intensity and length of the workout. My wife is sick of me being at home, so I want to get back and play." If the injury was a concussion then the Canadiens forward is unsure when it happened, but he appears to be getting closer to returning to the lineup.

Mathieu Darche
F FA
Mon 2/27/12 7:15 AM

Mathieu Darche missed his second straight game on Sunday, while recovering from the flu. He exited Tuesday's game versus Dallas because of dizziness. Darche has come up in possible trade rumors and he could end up being moved on Monday prior to the deadline.

Mathieu Darche
F FA
Wed 2/22/12 6:50 AM

Mathieu Darche left Tuesday's loss to Dallas in the second period because he was experiencing dizziness. It's unclear if he was suffering from an illness or from an injury, but you should consider him day-to-day for now. Darche has produced 12 points and 79 hits in 61 games with the Canadiens this year.

Mathieu Darche
F FA
Sat 2/11/12 10:13 PM

Mathieu Darche scored a goal and registered an assist in a 5-0 victory Saturday. Erik Cole, Rene Bourque, Max Pacioretty, and Lars Eller each scored a goal for Montreal. David Desharnais and Tomas Plekanec each assisted on two of the Canadiens' five goals.